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Ghosh P, Roy Chowdhury D, Devgupta P, Chakraborti T. Averrhoa carambola Leaf Extract Induces Apoptosis-Like Death with Increased ROS Generation in Leishmania donovani. Acta Parasitol 2024:10.1007/s11686-024-00902-2. [PMID: 39164544 DOI: 10.1007/s11686-024-00902-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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PURPOSE The parasitic disease leishmaniasis is responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. The visceral form is the most severe form of leishmaniasis (or leishmaniosis), which is caused predominantly by Leishmania donovani. Currently, clinically recommended antileishmanial drugs are not convenient because of several medical complications and resistance issues. Phytocompounds are the best candidates in this regard. The present study aimed to evaluate the antileishmanial activity of Averrhoa carambola leaf extract. METHODS The antipromastigote activity and cytotoxicity were assessed using the MTT assay. Morphological distortions were determined using phase contrast microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, nonprotein thiol depletion and apoptotic death in promastigotes were determined via flow cytometry. UV-visible spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy was performed for elemental analysis. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and liquid chromatography‒mass spectrometry (LCMS) were used to characterize the phytocomponent(s) present in the extract. RESULTS The chloroform extract of Averrhoa carambola leaf (ACCEX) (IC50 = 50.76 ± 1.7 µg/mL) exhibited the highest activity, followed by the ethyl acetate, hexane, and methanol extracts. ACCEX has also exhibited lower toxicity towards host macrophages. ACCEX also induced morphological distortions in promastigotes, with significant generation of ROS and the concomitant apoptosis initiation followed by a decrease in the nonprotein thiol level. The major phytometabolites present in ACCEX were identified from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database and from a literature review. CONCLUSIONS This study suggested that Averrhoa carambola leaf extracts are rich in some classes of biologically active phytocompounds and exhibit good antileishmanial activity.
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- Priyanka Ghosh
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, 741235, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, 741235, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, 741235, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, 741235, India.
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Moyano L, Varo MÁ, Núñez L, López-Toledano A, Serratosa MP. Discovering the volatilome fingerprint of selected traditional Cuban wines elaborated with native grapes, tropical fruits, and rice using DHS-TD-GC-MS. J Food Sci 2024; 89:4926-4940. [PMID: 38980995 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Cuban wine is a traditional alcoholic beverage elaborated with a wide variety of raw materials, such as native grapes, tropical fruits, and rice, and different winemaking processes. Research on Cuban wines is almost nonexistent, and therefore, a study of these wines is necessary to improve their quality. Dynamic headspace (DHS)-TD-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis was carried out to establish the different aroma fingerprints of different Cuban wines. A total of 42 volatile aroma metabolites (VAMs) were identified, including esters, alcohols, aldehydes, acids, volatile phenols, terpenes, and lactones. The odorant activity values (OAV) of each VAM were obtained, and the esters were the most relevant group due to their highest OAV. Ethyl octanoate, hexanoate, and butanoate stand out and are considered key odorants in the aromatic fingerprint. The VAMs were grouped into seven aromatic series. Fruity series showed the highest OAVs due to the contribution of ethyl esters and acetates. Principal component analysis was used to identify the specific parameters most accurately reflecting the differences between the wines. Showing that fruity, spicy, and chemical aromatic series allow distinguishing the wines into three aroma types. These results may provide useful information for the selection of raw materials and optimization of the traditional winemaking processes of Cuban wines. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This research contributes to knowledge of the aroma and the oenological parameters of traditional and selected Cuban wines (rice wine, tropical fruit wine, and native grape varieties). The establishing of the aroma fingerprint of these wines provides useful information for the industrial development of a quality product that may then be promoted in other areas of the world.
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- Lourdes Moyano
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science and Microbiology, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science and Microbiology, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science and Microbiology, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science and Microbiology, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Science and Microbiology, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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Balbino NS, Lima NM, Machado HG, Lima GS, Sousa JCP, Gontijo Vaz B. Infraspecific Chemical Variability and Metabolomic Profiling by Paper Spray Ionization (PSI-MS) of Averrhoa carambola from Different Brazilian Biomes. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400458. [PMID: 38874121 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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This research focused on the molecular diversity of A. carambola collected from three Brazilian biomes (Cerrado, Amazônia, and Mata Atlântica), whose results revealed significant differences in metabolite profiles among these biomes through PSI-MS analysis. Chemometric analysis provided valuable insights into the clustering patterns and metabolic distinctions. Cerrado and Mata Atlântica biomes exhibited a 70 % similarity, indicating a notable degree of resemblance. In Cerrado, carambolaside A was notably abundant, while carambolaside M was low in Amazônia and moderate in Cerrado samples. Carambolaside B was abundant in Amazônia but relatively low in the Cerrado and Mata Atlântica. In contrast, the Amazônia biome samples appeared to be more dissimilar. In Cerrado, epicatechin, kaempferol, and procyanidin B showed lower abundance, while apigenin, quercetin, myricetin, and rutin displayed moderate levels. Mata Atlântica showed relatively higher levels of kaempferol, quercetin, and rutin. This study indicated the environmental influence on secondary metabolites production in A. carambola fruits.
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- Naará S Balbino
- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Goias, 74690-900, Goiania (GO), Brazil
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Kaster JB, Cruz EPD, Silva FTD, Hackbart HCDS, Siebeneichler TJ, Camargo TM, Radünz M, Fonseca LM, Zavareze EDR. Bioactive aerogels based on native and phosphorylated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) starches incorporated with star fruit extract (Averrhoa carambola L.). Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132907. [PMID: 38862318 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The aim of this study was to develop a star fruit extract (SFE) and incorporate it into aerogels based on native and phosphorylated potato starches. The phosphorylation of starch enhances its properties by incorporating phosphate groups that increase the spaces between starch molecules, resulting in a more resilient, intact aerogel with enhanced water absorption. The bioactive aerogels based on potato starch and 10, 15, and 20 % (w/w) of SFE were characterized by their morphological and thermogravimetric properties, infrared spectra, water absorption capacity, loading capacity, and antioxidant activity. Epicatechin was the major compound present in SFE. The thermal stability of SFE increased when incorporated into phosphorylated starch aerogels at a concentration of 20 %. The water absorption capacity was higher in phosphorylated starch aerogels (reaching 1577 %) than in their native counterparts (reaching 1100 %). Native starch aerogels with 15 and 20 % SFE exhibited higher antioxidant activity against hydroxyl free radicals compared to phosphorylated starch aerogels, achieving 79.9 % and 86.4 % inhibition for the hydroxyl and nitric oxide radicals, respectively. The ideal choice of freeze-dried aerogel depends on the desired effect, either to act as an antioxidant agent by releasing bioactive compounds from SFE or as a water-absorbent agent in food products.
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- Jéssica Bosenbecker Kaster
- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Bioprocess Technology Laboratory, Technological Development Center (CDTec), Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biopolymers and Nanotechnology in Food (BioNano), Department of Agroindustrial Science and Technology, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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Li J, Pang Q, Huang X, Jiang H, Tang G, Yan H, Guo Y, Yan X, Li L, Zhang H. 2-Dodecyl-6-Methoxycyclohexa-2, 5-Diene-1, 4-Dione isolated from Averrhoa carambola L. root inhibits high glucose-induced EMT in HK-2 cells through targeting the regulation of miR-21-5p/Smad7 signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116280. [PMID: 38368837 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE 2-Dodecyl-6-Methoxycyclohexa-2, 5-Diene-1, 4-Dione (DMDD) isolated from Averrhoa carambola L. root, has been proven therapeutic effects on diabetic kidney disease (DKD). This research aims to assess DMDD's effects on DKD and to investigate its underlying mechanisms, to establish DMDD as a novel pharmaceutical agent for DKD treatment. METHODS The human renal tubular epithelial (HK-2) cells were induced by high glucose (HG) to mimic DKD and followed by DMDD treatment. The cytotoxicity of DMDD was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The migratory capacity of HK-2 cells was evaluated through transwell and scratch-wound assays. To investigate the effect of Smad7 and miR-21-5p, lentiviral transfection was employed in HK-2 cells. Additionally, the expression of proteins related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and TGFβ1/Smad2/3 pathway was checked by QRT-PCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence techniques. RESULTS This study has shown that DMDD significantly suppresses cell migration and the expression of Vimentin, α-SMA, TGFβ1, and p-Smad2/3 in HK-2 cells under HG conditions. Concurrently, DMDD enhances the protein expression of E-cadherin and Smad7. Intriguingly, the therapeutic effect of DMDD was abrogated upon Smad7 silencing. Further investigations revealed that DMDD effectively inhibits miR-21-5p expression, which is upregulated by HG. Downregulation of miR-21-5p inhibits the activation of the TGFβ1/Smad2/3 pathway and EMT induced by HG. In contrast, overexpression of miR-21-5p negates DMDD's therapeutic benefits. CONCLUSION DMDD mitigates EMT in HG-induced HK-2 cells by modulating the miR-21-5p/Smad7 pathway, thereby inhibiting renal fibrosis in DKD. These findings suggest that DMDD holds promise as a potential therapeutic agent for DKD.
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- Jingyi Li
- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China
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- Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China.
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Sultana N. Biological Properties and Biomedical Applications of Pectin and Pectin-Based Composites: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7974. [PMID: 38138464 PMCID: PMC10745545 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28247974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Pectin has recently drawn much attention in biomedical applications due to its distinctive chemical and biological properties. Polymers like pectin with cell-instructive properties are attractive natural biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration. In addition, bioactive pectin and pectin-based composites exhibit improved characteristics to deliver active molecules. Pectin and pectin-based composites serve as interactive matrices or scaffolds by stimulating cell adhesion and cell proliferation and enhancing tissue remodeling by forming an extracellular matrix in vivo. Several bioactive properties, such as immunoregulatory, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and antioxidant activities, contribute to the pectin's and pectin-based composite's enhanced applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems. Tissue engineering scaffolds containing pectin and pectin-based conjugates or composites demonstrate essential features such as nontoxicity, tunable mechanical properties, biodegradability, and suitable surface properties. The design and fabrication of pectic composites are versatile for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. This article reviews the promising characteristics of pectin or pectic polysaccharides and pectin-based composites and highlights their potential biomedical applications, focusing on drug delivery and tissue engineering.
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- Naznin Sultana
- Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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He M, Yasin K, Yu S, Li J, Xia L. Total Flavonoids in Artemisia absinthium L. and Evaluation of Its Anticancer Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16348. [PMID: 38003540 PMCID: PMC10671751 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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To overcome the shortcomings of traditional extraction methods, such as long extraction time and low efficiency, and considering the low content and high complexity of total flavonoids in Artemisia absinthium L., in this experiment, we adopted ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis to improve the yield of total flavonoids, and combined this with molecular docking and network pharmacology to predict its core constituent targets, so as to evaluate its antitumor activity. The content of total flavonoids in Artemisia absinthium L. reached 3.80 ± 0.13%, and the main components included Astragalin, Cynaroside, Ononin, Rutin, Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, Diosmetin, Isorhamnetin, and Luteolin. Cynaroside and Astragalin exert their cervical cancer inhibitory functions by regulating several signaling proteins (e.g., EGFR, STAT3, CCND1, IGFIR, ESR1). Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis showed that the anticancer activity of both compounds was associated with the ErbB signaling pathway and FoxO signaling pathway. MTT results showed that total flavonoids of Artemisia absinthium L. and its active components (Cynaroside and Astragalin) significantly inhibited the growth of HeLa cells in a concentration-dependent manner with IC50 of 396.0 ± 54.2 μg/mL and 449.0 ± 54.8 μg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, its active components can mediate apoptosis by inducing the accumulation of ROS.
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (M.H.); (K.Y.); (S.Y.)
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (M.H.); (K.Y.); (S.Y.)
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Song H, Zhang Y, Huang Q, Deng R, Zheng X. Averrhoa carambola L. fruit polyphenols ameliorate hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and hyperglycemia by modulating lipid and glucose metabolism in mice with obesity. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:6531-6539. [PMID: 37225676 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and hyperglycemia are common metabolic complications of obesity. The objective of the present study is to investigate the in vivo protective effect of Averrhoa carambola L. fruit polyphenols (ACFP) on hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and hyperglycemia in mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and elucidate the mechanisms of action underlying the beneficial effects of ACFP. Thirty-six specific pathogen-free male C57BL/6J mice (4 weeks old, weighing 17.1-19.9 g) were randomly divided into three groups and fed with a low-fat diet (LFD, 10% fat energy), HFD (45% fat energy), or HFD supplemented with ACFP by intragastric administration for 14 weeks. Obesity-related biochemical indexes and hepatic gene expression levels were determined. The statistical analyses were conducted using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Duncan's multiple range test. RESULTS The results showed that the body weight gain, serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, glucose, insulin resistance index, and steatosis grade in the ACFP group decreased by 29.57%, 26.25%, 27.4%, 19.6%, 40.32%, and 40%, respectively, compared to the HFD group. Gene expression analysis indicated that ACFP treatment improved the gene expression profiles involved in lipid and glucose metabolism compared to the HFD group. CONCLUSION ACFP protected from HFD-induced obesity and obesity-associated hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis, and hyperglycemia by improving lipid and glucose metabolism in mice. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Haizhao Song
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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S Ramadan N, M Fayek N, M El-Sayed M, S Mohamed R, A Wessjohann L, Farag MA. Averrhoa carambola L. fruit and stem metabolites profiling and immunostimulatory action mechanisms against cyclosporine induced toxic effects in rat model as analyzed using UHPLC/MS-MS-based chemometrics and bioassays. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 179:114001. [PMID: 37619832 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The Averrhoa carambola L. tree encompasses a myriad of phytochemicals contributing to its nutritional and health benefits. The current study aims at investigating the A. carambola L. the metabolite profile grown in tropical and temperate regions represented by fruit and stem, for the first time using UPLC/MS-based molecular networking and chemometrics. Asides, assessment of the immunostimulatory effect of ripe fruit and stem, was compared in relation to metabolite fingerprints. Eighty metabolites were identified, 8 of which are first-time to be reported including 3 dihydrochalcone-C-glycosides, 4 flavonoids, and one phenolic. Multivariate data analysis revealed dihydrochalcones as origin-discriminating metabolites between temperate and tropical grown fruits. Further, an in vivo immunomodulatory assay in a cyclosporine A-induced rat model revealed a potential immune-enhancing effect as manifested by down-regulation of inflammatory markers (IL-6, INF-γ, IL-1, TLR4, and ESR) concurrent with the up-regulation of CD4 level and the CD4/CD8 ratio. Moreover, both extracts suppressed elevation of liver and kidney functions in serum as well as reduction in oxidative stress with concurrent increased levels of T-protein, albumin, globulin, and A/G ratio. This study pinpoints differences in secondary metabolite profiles amongst A. carambola L. accessions from different origins and organ type and its immunomodulatory action mechanisms.
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- Nehal S Ramadan
- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini St., 11562, Cairo, Egypt
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- Dairy Science Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Weinberg 3, D-06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini St., 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
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Li J, Wang Z, Crane J, Wang Y. Integration of Volatilomics and Metabolomics Unveils Key Flavor-Related Biological Pathways in Different Carambola Cultivars. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37399281 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Carambola is a tropical fruit that is highly sought after by consumers due to its unique flavor, star shape, and nutritional value. Enhancing the flavor quality of this fruit can increase the consumer acceptance and market demand. However, flavor is an intrinsic characteristic of fruits. Its decoding requires in-depth knowledge based on recognizing key biological pathways relevant to flavor formation and development. In this study, the volatile and non-volatile metabolites contributing to the flavor variation of five carambola cultivars were investigated by a novel strategy combining GC-MS/O-based volatilomics with LC-MS-based metabolomics. Several significant flavor-related pathways, involving biosynthesis or metabolism of amino acids, terpenoids, fatty acids, sugar and organic acid, and flavonoids were identified based on the enrichment analysis of important volatile and non-volatile metabolites. The results indicated that there were metabolites in the flavor-related pathways being up- or downregulated, leading to the differences in flavor traits of different carambola cultivars. This study could provide a valuable reference for breeders and researchers of interest in the mechanisms underlying the regulation of flavor, which would ultimately lead to the creation of carambola cultivars with more attractive flavor profiles and pleasurable consuming experiences.
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- Jingwen Li
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 700 Experiment Station Rd., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 700 Experiment Station Rd., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, United States
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- Horticultural Sciences Department, Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 18905 SW 280 St., Homestead, Florida 33031, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 700 Experiment Station Rd., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, United States
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Abduh MS, Saghir SAM, Al Hroob AM, Bin-Ammar A, Al-Tarawni AH, Murugaiyah V, Mahmoud AM. Averrhoa carambola leaves prevent dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in a rat model of poloxamer-407-induced acute hyperlipidemia. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1134812. [PMID: 36814487 PMCID: PMC9939629 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1134812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background: The star fruit [Averrhoa carambola L (Oxalidaceae)] is traditionally used in the treatment of many ailments in many countries. It possesses several pharmacological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, it contains the neurotoxic caramboxin and its high content of oxalic acid limits its consumption by individuals with compromised kidney function. This study assessed the anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of different fractions of the methanolic extract of A. carambola leaves (MEACL). Methods: The antioxidant activity was investigated using FRAP, and ABTS and DPPH radical-scavenging assays and the inhibitory activity toward pancreatic lipase (PL) and HMG-CoA reductase was assayed in vitro. Acute hyperlipidemia was induced by poloxamer-407 (P-407) in rats and different fractions of MEACL (n-hexane, chloroform, n-butanol, ethyl acetate (EA), water, and chloroform) were orally administered. Cholesterol and triglycerides were determined at 0, 12, 24, and 48 h and LDL-C, vLDL-C, HDL-C, lipid peroxidation (LPO) and antioxidants were assayed after 48 h. The expression of ABCA1, ABCG5, ABCG8, LDL-R, SREBP-1, and SREBP-2 and the activity of HMG-CoA reductase were assayed in the liver of P-407-administered rats treated with the EA fraction. Results: The in vitro data revealed potent radical-scavenging activities of MEACL fractions with the most potent effect showed by the EA fraction that also suppressed the activities of HMG-CoA reductase and PL. In P-407-induced hyperlipidemic rats, all fractions prevented dyslipidemia as shown by the decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C, vLDL-C and atherogenic index. MEACL and its fractions prevented LPO and boosted GSH, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase in P-407-administered rats. The EA fraction showed more effective anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects than other fractions and downregulated SREBP-2 while upregulated ABCA1 and LDL-R and ameliorated LPL and HMG-CoA reductase in hyperlipidemic rats. Conclusion: MEACL showed in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity and the EA fraction significantly ameliorated dyslipidemia in a rat model of P-407-induced acute hyperlipidemia by modulating LPL, PL, HMG-CoA reductase, and cholesterolgenesis-related factors. Therefore, the leaves of A. carambola represent a safe alternative for the star fruit particularly in kidney disease patients, and the EA is the most effective anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant fraction.
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- Maisa Siddiq Abduh
- Immune Responses in Different Diseases Research Group, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.,Physiology Division, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Nowak D, Gośliński M, Przygoński K, Wojtowicz E. Averrhoa carambola L., Cyphomandra betacea, Myrciaria dubia as a Source of Bioactive Compounds of Antioxidant Properties. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040753. [PMID: 36832828 PMCID: PMC9955449 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Natural bioactive compounds play an important role in the prevention of various diseases. The exotic fruits Averrhoa carambola L. (star fruit), Cyphomandra betacea (tamarillo) and Myrciaria dubia (camu-camu) can be valuable sources of phytochemicals with antioxidant properties. The aim of this study has been to compare the antioxidant properties of these exotic fruits, the structure of polyphenolic compounds and the content of vitamin C and β-carotene. All the juices were analyzed for their antioxidant capacity (DPPH and ABTS assays) and the composition of phenolic compounds (TP and FBBB assays, total flavonoid content, total anthocyanins). In addition, HPLC assays were performed to analyse the content of phenolic acids, flavonoids, vitamin C and β-carotene. The results demonstrated that juice from the Myrciaria dubia fruit had the highest antioxidant capacity, which was 4.5-fold higher than that of juice from Averrhola carambola L., and nearly 7-fold higher than the antioxidant capacity of Cyphomandra betacea fruit juice. Additionally, juice from the camu-camu fruit had a 3- to 4-fold higher total polyphenol content (8290 ± 254 mg GAE L-1) and a high level of vitamin C (8410.8 ± 16.9 mg AA kg-1). In turn, tamarillo juice had a high content of total anthocyanins (5796 mg CGE L-1) and phenolic acids (mostly chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid). Juice produced from carambola had a high content of total flavonoids (1345 mg CAE L-1), and the composition of these compounds was dominated by flavanols (epicatechin). The research results justify the conclusion that fruits of Myrciaria dubia, Averrhoa carambola L., Cyphomandra betacea are rich sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties, and in the near future may serve as healthful food ingredients.
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- Dariusz Nowak
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Food Concentrates and Starch Products, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 61-361 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Food Concentrates and Starch Products, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, 61-361 Poznań, Poland
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Saghir SAM, Abdulghani MAM, Alruhaimi RS, Ahmeda AF, Al-Gabri NA, Alomaisi SAMA, Sadikun A, Murugaiyah V, Mahmoud AM. Acute and sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of Averrhoa carambola leaves in Sprague Dawley rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:90058-90069. [PMID: 35864392 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22019-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Averrhoa carambola is a species of tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. It possesses antioxidant and anti-hyperlipidemia effects and has traditionally been used to treat a variety of ailments. However, the presence of oxalic acid in its fruits might restrict its consumption by individuals suffering from kidney disease, and caramboxin can cause neurotoxicity. In this study, we evaluated the acute and sub-chronic toxicity of the methanolic extract of A. carambola leaves (MEAC) in male and female rats. In the acute study, female rats were given a single oral dose of 5000 mg/kg of MEAC and closely examined for distinct indications of toxic effects during the first 4 h, periodically for 48 h, and daily thereafter for 14 days. Rats of both sexes were employed in the sub-chronic investigation for the 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity study. Results of the acute study revealed the safety of MEAC up to a dose of 5000 mg/kg where the rats did not show changes or signs of toxicity. In the sub-chronic toxicity study, MEAC (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg) administration did not affect the body weight, food, and water consumption, motor coordination, behavior, or mental alertness in the treated rats. In addition, no variations in hematological or biochemical markers were found in MEAC-treated rats. In conclusion, these findings pinpoint the safety of MEAC at doses up to 5000 mg/kg. The leaves of A. carambola could be safely consumed by people with kidney disease to treat other ailments.
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- Sultan A M Saghir
- Department of Medical Analysis, Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Veterinary Medicine, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
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- Physilogy Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt.
- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
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Kaur I, Sharma AD, Samtiya M, Pereira-Caro G, Rodríguez-Solana R, Dhewa T, Moreno-Rojas JM. Potential of bioactive compounds derived from underutilized fruit-bearing plants: a comprehensive review. Eur Food Res Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-022-04171-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Afolabi OB, Oloyede OI, Aluko BT, Johnson JA. Cytoprotective Effect of Biogenic Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles Using Monodora myristica Aqueous Extract Against Oxidative Damage in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-022-01025-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Ramadan NS, El-Sayed NH, El-Toumy SA, Mohamed DA, Aziz ZA, Marzouk MS, Esatbeyoglu T, Farag MA, Shimizu K. Anti-Obesity Evaluation of Averrhoa carambola L. Leaves and Assessment of Its Polyphenols as Potential α-Glucosidase Inhibitors. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27165159. [PMID: 36014395 PMCID: PMC9413271 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Averrhoa carambola L. is reported for its anti-obese and anti-diabetic activities. The present study aimed to investigate its aqueous methanol leaf extract (CLL) in vivo anti-obese activity along with the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds and their in vitro α-glucosidase inhibition assessment. CLL improved all obesity complications and exhibited significant activity in an obese rat model. Fourteen compounds, including four flavone glycosides (1–4) and ten dihydrochalcone glycosides (5–12), were isolated and identified using spectroscopic techniques. New compounds identified in planta included (1) apigenin 6-C-(2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranoside)-7-O-β-D-quinovopyranoside, (8) phloretin 3′-C-(2-O-(E)-cinnamoyl-3-O-β-D-fucopyranosyl-4-O-acetyl)-β-D-fucopyranosyl-6′-O-β-D fucopyranosyl-(1/2)-α-L arabinofuranoside, (11a) phloretin3′-C-(2-O-(E)-p-coumaroyl-3-O-β-D-fucosyl-4-O-acetyl)-β-D-fucosyl-6′-O-(2-O-β-D-fucosyl)-α-L-arabinofuranoside, (11b) phloretin3′-C-(2-O-(Z)-p-coumaroyl-3-O-β-D-fucosyl-4-O-acetyl)-β-D-fucosyl-6′-O-(2-O-β-D-fucosyl)-α-L-arabinofuranoside. Carambolaside M (5), carambolaside Ia (6), carambolaside J (7), carambolaside I (9), carambolaside P (10a), carambolaside O (10b), and carambolaside Q (12), which are reported for the first time from A. carambola L. leaves, whereas luteolin 6-C-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-2)-β-D-fucopyranoside (2), apigenin 6-C-β-D-galactopyranoside (3), and apigenin 6-C-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-2)-β-L-fucopyranoside (4) are isolated for the first time from Family. Oxalidaceae. In vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity revealed the potential efficacy of flavone glycosides, viz., 1, 2, 3, and 4 as antidiabetic agents. In contrast, dihydrochalcone glycosides (5–11) showed weak activity, except for compound 12, which showed relatively strong activity.
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- Nehal S. Ramadan
- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Nutrition and Food Sciences Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini St., Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Tanning Materials and Leather Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
- Correspondence: (T.E.); (M.A.F.); Tel.: +49-511-762-5589 (T.E.); Tel.: +011-202-2362245 (M.A.F.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini St., Cairo 11562, Egypt
- Correspondence: (T.E.); (M.A.F.); Tel.: +49-511-762-5589 (T.E.); Tel.: +011-202-2362245 (M.A.F.)
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Sari Y, Indarto D, Wasita B. The Effects of Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola Linn.) Extract on Body Mass Index, Fasting Blood Glucose, and Triglyceride Levels in Male Rats with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obesity is the main risk factor of diabetes by which induces insulin resistance. Epicatechin gallate can virtually interact with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 as same as dapagliflozin and is found in green tea and star fruits.
AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effects of methanol extract of star fruit (MES) on body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and triglyceride levels in male rats with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
METHODS: Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to normal and high-fat diet (HFD) groups. Obesity was induced with a HFD diet for 5 weeks and followed by induction of T2DM with 230 mg/kg BW nicotinamide and 65 mg/kg BW streptozotocin injections. Twenty-one obesity and T2DM rats were randomly assigned to negative control (n = 3) and the remaining rats in the MES1-3 groups, which were given 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg BW/day MES. Data of BW, BMI, FBG, and triglyceride levels were collected at day 1, 14, and 28 interventions. Data were statistically analyzed using parametric and non-parametric tests with p < 0.05 considered significant.
RESULTS: The MES3 group (282.56 ± 10.75 g) had significantly lower mean BW than the MES2 group (331.33 ± 13.17 g, p = 0.035). The duration of MES administration significantly decreased BW (p = 0.009) and BMI (p = 0.034) compared with the negative control. The mean triglyceride levels in MES1 (93.72 ± 53.69 mg/dl, p = 0.020), MES2 (71.98 ± 35.72 mg/dl, p = 0.025), and MES3 (56.68 ± 16.37 mg/dl, p = 0.020) groups significantly lower than the control group (1042.13 ± 681.74 mg/dl) on day 14. The mean FBG levels in MES1 (437.85 ± 33.04 mg/dl) and MES2 (353 ± 33.04 mg/dl) groups were also lower than the control group (470.97 ± 33.04 mg/dl).
CONCLUSION: Administrations of 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg BW/day MES decrease BW, BMI, and triglyceride level but increase FBG level in male rats with obesity and T2DM for 14 and 28 days.
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Akter A, Islam F, Bepary S, Al-Amin M, Begh MZA, Islam MAFU, Ashraf GM, Baeesa SS, Ullah MF. CNS depressant activities of Averrhoa carambola leaves extract in thiopental-sodium model of Swiss albino mice: implication for neuro-modulatory properties. Biologia (Bratisl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11756-022-01057-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Sarkar T, Salauddin M, Roy A, Sharma N, Sharma A, Yadav S, Jha V, Rebezov M, Khayrullin M, Thiruvengadam M, Chung IM, Shariati MA, Simal-Gandara J. Minor tropical fruits as a potential source of bioactive and functional foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:6491-6535. [PMID: 35164626 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2033953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Tropical fruits are defined as fruits that are grown in hot and humid regions within the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, covering most of the tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Oceania. Depending on the cultivation area covered, economic value and popularity these tropical fruits are divided into major and minor tropical fruits. There is an annual increment of 3.8% in terms of commercialization of the tropical fruits. In total 26 minor tropical fruits (Kiwifruit, Lutqua, Carambola, Tree Tomato, Elephant apple, Rambutan, Bay berry, Mangosteen, Bhawa, Loquat, Silver berry, Durian, Persimon, Longan, Passion fruit, Water apple, Pulasan, Indian gooseberry, Guava, Lychee, Annona, Pitaya, Sapodilla, Pepino, Jaboticaba, Jackfruit) have been covered in this work. The nutritional composition, phytochemical composition, health benefits, traditional use of these minor tropical fruits and their role in food fortification have been portrayed.
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- Tanmay Sarkar
- Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Malda, India
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Mir Madan Mohanlal Govt. Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Nadia, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russian Federation
- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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